Pattie loved to spend time at the beach and travel with friends and family. She treasured all the small moments and always had some memory to talk about or story to share. Laughter was never in short supply in the Nepi household. Pattie and Danny loved to entertain and welcomed anyone at anytime with open arms. Together they made everyone feel like family, and together, they were soul mates.

Her passion and flair for all aspects of interior design could be seen in every detail of her home and everything she touched, especially during the holidays. Anyone that has ever stepped foot into her home has experienced the feeling of instant welcome and comfort through her ability to warm up a space with her vision, passion, and exquisite taste. She was a homemaker, but in the literal meaning in that she could make any house feel like home.

Throughout her life Pattie has touched so many people and always had plenty of love to share. She devoted herself to caring for her beloved family. Pattie always knew that no matter what the situation, you had to stay strong and get through it. Her philosophy has always been one could make it through anything as long as you never give up; with family and friends by your side, things would always be ok. We are so grateful for whom she was and is to all of us, and for the love she gave us in our lives. She will continue to be our source of inspiration and strength.

The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Martin and his staff, the nursing staff of 6B and the ICU unit of the Christiana Hospital for all their dedication and personal care over this last year helping Pattie fight a courageous battle with grace and dignity through her Leukemia. They were our source of knowledge and courage to help get through this difficult time.

She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Daniel A. Nepi, Jr. and their dog Dino; her daughters Teren Neal of Wilmington and Marsha Minutella and her husband, David, and her eagerly expected granddaughter, Chloe of Hockessin; her son, Nicholas A. Yarrusso and his companion, Jamie Rouco of Wilmington; and her mother, Dorothy P. Martin of Wilmington. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Naomi Corbin of Wilmington; her brothers, John of Wilmington, Fred and his wife, Sharon, of Wilmington, Robert and his wife, Roberta, of Lawrenceberg, TN, and Rick of Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to be made to Cancer Research, Helen Gram Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.

If you have any fond memories, stories, or pictures to share about Pattie, please write them down and send a copy to Marsha Minutella, PO Box 1560 Hockessin, DE 19707 or send her an email at Marsha@MarshaNealStudio.com. She will be putting together a collection of memories of her mother to be able to share with everyone.